Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Porsche Cayenne
Verdict
At RM625,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is RM16,888 above the RM609,000 Porsche Cayenne, but it buys a seven-seat electric SUV with a 118.0 kWh battery, 673 km range and RM455 annual road tax. The Porsche hits back as the sharper numbers car: 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, 248 km/h flat out and a 772-litre boot. For a Malaysian buyer, this is less about badge and more about use case: people and EV running, or petrol pace and luggage space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, a 673 km EV range and much lower annual road tax.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you want the quicker SUV, the bigger boot and prefer petrol over charging.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888; Porsche Cayenne RM609,000
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 7; Porsche Cayenne 5
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV dual motor electric; Porsche Cayenne 2,995 cc petrol
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 6.1 s; Porsche Cayenne 5.7 s
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 195 L; Porsche Cayenne 772 L
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM455/year; Porsche Cayenne RM1,632/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 625,888 | RM 609,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 2,995 cc |
| Power | 355 hp✓ | 335 hp |
| Torque | — | 450 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 5.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 248 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.8 L/100km |
| Battery | 118.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 673 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Boot space | 195 L | 772 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 75 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9✓ | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 455✓ | RM 1,632 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
EQS SUV
- Seven-seat cabin
- 673 km EV range from a 118.0 kWh battery
- Lower RM455 annual road tax
- Only 195 litres of boot space
- Slower 0-100 km/h time than the Porsche
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
Cayenne
- Quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Much larger 772-litre boot
- Higher 248 km/h top speed
- Five seats only
- Higher RM1,632 annual road tax
- Uses 10.8 L/100 km of petrol
EQS SUV vs Cayenne FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or Porsche Cayenne better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is better for seven-seat EV use and low road tax. The Porsche Cayenne is better for acceleration, top speed and boot space. They serve different priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM16,888 more than the Porsche Cayenne.
Which SUV is more practical for family use?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has seven seats, which helps with people-carrying. The Porsche Cayenne has only five seats, but its 772-litre boot is far larger than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV’s 195 litres.